TEST BANK For Essentials of Nursing
hj hj hj hj hj
hj Leadership & Management 8th Edition
hj hj hj hj hj
Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
, TABLE OF CONTENTS hj hj hj
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics and Values
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice and the Law
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 4: Leadership and Followership
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 5: The Nurse as Manager of Care
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 6: Delegation and Prioritization of Client Care Staffing
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others and Working With the Interprofessional Team
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems and Conflicts
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, and Professional Empowerment
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, and Change
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 11: Quality and Safety
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 12: Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 13: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 16: What the Future Holds
hj hj hj hj hj hj
,Test Bank, Chapter 1
hj hj hj
Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj Page 1 of 12
hj hj hj
Weiss
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession—Answers and Rationales
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
professionalismincluded which of the following characteristics?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values hj hj hj
D. Honesty
ANSWER: A hj
Page: 4 hj
Feedback
A. This is correct. Older definitions of professionalism only look at knowledge and
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
expertise.
B. This is incorrect. Empathy is a modern characteristic of professional behavior.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. This is incorrect. A code of ethics and moral values are more recent characteristics of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
professionalism.
D. This is incorrect. Honesty is a more recent characteristic of professional behavior.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
driver’s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
friend becametired. Which of the following is true?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. She has acted in a professional manner. hj hj hj hj hj hj
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ANSWER: B hj
Page: 5 hj
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Professionalism requires nurses to avoid illegal behaviors.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Driving without a license is illegal.
hj hj hj hj hj
B. This is correct. Driving without a license is deemed an unprofessional and
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
illegal
hj
behavior for which a nurse may lose his or her license.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. This is incorrect. It is up to the individual to decide if she should renew her
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
license.
D. This is incorrect. Driving without a valid driver’s license is illegal, and the
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
nurse
hj
may lose her nursing license.
hj hj hj hj
, Test Bank, Chapter 1
hj hj hj
Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj Page 1 of 12 hj hj hj
3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
thefollowing statements is true of nursing?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
practice. hj
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ANSWER: C hj
Page: 4 hj
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Nurses must graduate from a nursing program to be eligible to take
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
theNCLEX examination. Nurses must pass the NCLEX examination in order to be
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
eligible to obtain a license to practice. Passing the NCLEX examination
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
demonstrates the nurse has received specialized education and training and enables
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
the nurse to obtain a license
hj hj hj hj hj hj
to practice in the state.
hj hj hj hj
B. This is incorrect. Although lifelong learning is required in nursing, nursing is a
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
profession rather than a vocation. hj hj hj hj
C. This is correct. Rather than being assistants to doctors, nurses are able to function
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
autonomously within their scope of practice. Nurses formulate and deliver a plan of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
care
hj
for clients, utilizing nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to make decisions
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
inclient care.
hj hj hj
D. This is incorrect. The state boards of nursing expect nurses to uphold professional
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
standards of behavior in their practice and personal lives in order to maintain
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
theirlicense.
hj hj
4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses. Which
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ofthe following statements should be included in the teaching?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
yourlicense. hj hj
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ANSWER: D hj
Page: 5 hj
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Inappropriate use of social media may lead to a nurse losing
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
his
hj
or her license.
hj hj
B. This is incorrect. Emotionally charged blogs or forums may be deemed
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
unprofessional behavior. hj
C. This is incorrect. Nurses are expected to behave in a professional manner in
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
both
hj
their personal and professional lives.
hj hj hj hj
hj hj hj hj hj
hj Leadership & Management 8th Edition
hj hj hj hj hj
Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
, TABLE OF CONTENTS hj hj hj
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics and Values
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice and the Law
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 4: Leadership and Followership
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 5: The Nurse as Manager of Care
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 6: Delegation and Prioritization of Client Care Staffing
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others and Working With the Interprofessional Team
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems and Conflicts
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, and Professional Empowerment
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, and Change
hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 11: Quality and Safety
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 12: Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 13: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment
hj hj hj hj hj hj
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career
hj hj hj hj
Chapter 16: What the Future Holds
hj hj hj hj hj hj
,Test Bank, Chapter 1
hj hj hj
Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj Page 1 of 12
hj hj hj
Weiss
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession—Answers and Rationales
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
professionalismincluded which of the following characteristics?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values hj hj hj
D. Honesty
ANSWER: A hj
Page: 4 hj
Feedback
A. This is correct. Older definitions of professionalism only look at knowledge and
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
expertise.
B. This is incorrect. Empathy is a modern characteristic of professional behavior.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. This is incorrect. A code of ethics and moral values are more recent characteristics of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
professionalism.
D. This is incorrect. Honesty is a more recent characteristic of professional behavior.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
driver’s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
friend becametired. Which of the following is true?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. She has acted in a professional manner. hj hj hj hj hj hj
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ANSWER: B hj
Page: 5 hj
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Professionalism requires nurses to avoid illegal behaviors.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
Driving without a license is illegal.
hj hj hj hj hj
B. This is correct. Driving without a license is deemed an unprofessional and
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
illegal
hj
behavior for which a nurse may lose his or her license.
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. This is incorrect. It is up to the individual to decide if she should renew her
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
license.
D. This is incorrect. Driving without a valid driver’s license is illegal, and the
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
nurse
hj
may lose her nursing license.
hj hj hj hj
, Test Bank, Chapter 1
hj hj hj
Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj Page 1 of 12 hj hj hj
3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
thefollowing statements is true of nursing?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
practice. hj
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ANSWER: C hj
Page: 4 hj
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Nurses must graduate from a nursing program to be eligible to take
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
theNCLEX examination. Nurses must pass the NCLEX examination in order to be
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
eligible to obtain a license to practice. Passing the NCLEX examination
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
demonstrates the nurse has received specialized education and training and enables
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
the nurse to obtain a license
hj hj hj hj hj hj
to practice in the state.
hj hj hj hj
B. This is incorrect. Although lifelong learning is required in nursing, nursing is a
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
profession rather than a vocation. hj hj hj hj
C. This is correct. Rather than being assistants to doctors, nurses are able to function
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
autonomously within their scope of practice. Nurses formulate and deliver a plan of
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
care
hj
for clients, utilizing nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to make decisions
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
inclient care.
hj hj hj
D. This is incorrect. The state boards of nursing expect nurses to uphold professional
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
standards of behavior in their practice and personal lives in order to maintain
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
theirlicense.
hj hj
4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses. Which
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ofthe following statements should be included in the teaching?
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
yourlicense. hj hj
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions. hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
ANSWER: D hj
Page: 5 hj
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Inappropriate use of social media may lead to a nurse losing
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
his
hj
or her license.
hj hj
B. This is incorrect. Emotionally charged blogs or forums may be deemed
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
unprofessional behavior. hj
C. This is incorrect. Nurses are expected to behave in a professional manner in
hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj hj
both
hj
their personal and professional lives.
hj hj hj hj
